Primary/Casa Program (3-6 years)
The foundation years of Montessori education where children develop core skills and independence
Program Overview
The Primary/Casa program represents the core of Montessori education, where children develop fundamental academic, social, and practical life skills. This three-year cycle allows children to progress naturally through increasingly complex materials and concepts.
Core Curriculum Areas
Academic Foundations
- •Reading and writing
- •Mathematics
- •Cultural subjects
- •Sensorial development
Life Skills
- •Practical life exercises
- •Social development
- •Independence
- •Grace and courtesy
Key Learning Areas
Language Arts
- •Phonetic reading
- •Writing development
- •Grammar introduction
- •Literature appreciation
- •Vocabulary enrichment
Mathematics
- •Number recognition
- •Decimal system
- •Basic operations
- •Geometry concepts
- •Mathematical reasoning
Daily Schedule
Morning
- •Independent work time
- •Individual lessons
- •Small group work
- •Outdoor activities
Midday
- •Practical life activities
- •Cultural lessons
- •Lunch and cleanup
- •Rest/quiet time
Afternoon
- •Art and music
- •Group projects
- •Garden activities
- •Story time
Developmental Milestones
First Year (3-4)
- •Adaptation to environment
- •Basic practical life skills
- •Sensorial exploration
- •Language enrichment
Second Year (4-5)
- •Reading preparation
- •Mathematical concepts
- •Cultural awareness
- •Advanced practical life
Third Year (5-6)
- •Reading mastery
- •Advanced mathematics
- •Leadership skills
- •Project-based learning
- •Preparation for elementary